While driving 5 MPH ABS engaged. This caused the consumer to have extended stopping distance when the brake pedal was depressed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
1998 Toyota Sienna: ABS light or ABS activating
7 of the 294 complaints about the 1998 Toyota Sienna describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
When the consumer attempted to brake, the ABS failed, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance.
Abs actuator failed on 38 month old vehicle with less than 40,000 miles, resulting in toal failure of ABS system.
The motor acutator for the ABS system was found to be defective as indicated by a ABS warning light. The dealer said the item was not covered under the warranty and the cost to repair was $1300.00 for part and $300.00 for labor. The dealer indicated that I would have no ABS on the vehicle but that it was safe to drive. I spoke with a service representative named mark. I think that the ABS system is a safety device and should be fixed by the manufacturer. I am seriously concerned that if this system decides to malufundtion because of a defective part that the vehicles brakes could be affected causing a serious wreck and putting my family in harms way.
The actuator pump for the ABS locked up, toyota is refusing to replaced the pump because the vehicle is out of warrenty. Nlm
The brakes have made lots of noise since 1 month after purchase.we heard popping noises, sounds like a spring unloading, snapping sounds. Dealer (classic toyota, waukegan, illinois.) has attempted to repair 3 times. Latest fix stopped popping snapping noises but now the ABS system engages without need, the brakes moan and make new noises. We havent experienced failure, yet. I looked up registered complaints and many have experienced failure. We are taking the van back for the 4th time friday 2-24-00.
While consumer is driving tire pressure light goes on. Dealer says ABS actuator is dfective. Dealership is waiting for parts to repair vehicle. Please add VIN#
Service bulletins that may apply
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Toyota Sienna abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1998 Toyota Sienna?
7 of 294 owner complaints about the 1998 Toyota Sienna (2%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Toyota Sienna?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Toyota Sienna
Door locks 33Tire blowout 16Grinding brakes 10Engine failure 10Check engine light 6Pulling 5Transmission failure 5
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